Pokémon GO Mega Abomasnow Mega Raid: Best Counters & DPS Ranking

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Mega Abomasnow

🔥 Damage-Focused Metric (DPS Top 20)

Ranking by raw DPS vs Boss. Glass-cannon Megas can rank high here even if they faint quickly. Cross-check with the Combined Damage & Survivability metric (Sustained DPS) below.

Mega Abomasnow — ⚡ Top 6 aura-matched Megas

Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Primal Groudon.

Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega Mega Aura (Grass)
GroundMud Shot / FireFire Blast36.89.6
2Mega VictreebelMega
Victreebel

GrassPoisonMega Mega Aura (Grass)
PoisonAcid / PoisonSludge Bomb26.45.2
3Mega SceptileMega
Sceptile

GrassDragonMega Mega Aura (Grass)
BugFury Cutter / DragonBreaking Swipe22.02.9
4Mega VenusaurMega
Venusaur

GrassPoisonMega Mega Aura (Grass)
GrassVine Whip / PoisonSludge Bomb18.44.3
5Mega GlalieMega
Glalie

IceMega Mega Aura (Ice)
RockRollout / SteelGyro Ball18.13.8
Show ranks 6-6 (remaining 1)
6Mega AbomasnowMega
Abomasnow

GrassIceMega Mega Aura (Grass, Ice)
IcePowder Snow / IceBlizzard13.83.5
Mega Abomasnow — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)

All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Blaziken. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega BlazikenMega
Blaziken

FireFightingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*57.315.7
2Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*55.615.5
3Mega Charizard XMega
Charizard X

FireDragonMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*47.813.3
4Mega HoundoomMega
Houndoom

DarkFireMega
FireFire Fang / FireFire Blast45.112.5
5Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
FlyingAir Slash / FlyingDragon Ascent*41.97.6
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Mega CameruptMega
Camerupt

FireGroundMega
FireIncinerate / FireOverheat41.26.9
7Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
FireFire Fang / FireFire Blast39.87.8
8Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere38.39.8
9Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega Mega Aura (Grass)
GroundMud Shot / FireFire Blast36.89.6
10Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega
FightingCounter* / FireFire Punch35.26.0
11Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*33.213.0
12Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
FightingCounter / BugMegahorn32.78.2
13Mega ManectricMega
Manectric

ElectricMega
DarkSnarl / FireOverheat32.65.4
14Mega TyranitarMega
Tyranitar

RockDarkMega
RockSmack Down* / FireFire Blast32.47.7
15Mega GarchompMega
Garchomp

DragonGroundMega
DragonDragon Tail / FireFire Blast31.55.2
16Mega PidgeotMega
Pidgeot

NormalFlyingMega
FlyingGust* / FlyingBrave Bird31.35.6
17Mega DiancieMega
Diancie

RockFairyMega
RockRock Throw / RockRock Slide30.94.2
18Mega BeedrillMega
Beedrill

BugPoisonMega
PoisonPoison Jab / PoisonSludge Bomb30.65.6
19Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostHex / PoisonSludge Bomb29.96.0
20Mega LopunnyMega
Lopunny

NormalFightingMega
FightingDouble Kick / FireFire Punch28.85.5
Mega Abomasnow — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)

Mega Abomasnow is a mega raid boss. Weak to Fire, Fighting, Poison, Flying. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Mega Blaziken. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Blacephalon.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1BlacephalonBlacephalon
FireGhostLegendary
FireIncinerate / FireSurprise Attack*56.610.1
2Shadow ChandelureshadowShadow Chandelure
GhostFireShadow
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat54.010.4
3Shadow DarmanitanshadowShadow Darmanitan
FireShadow
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat52.510.9
4Shadow BlazikenshadowShadow Blaziken
FireFightingShadow
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*50.69.5
5Shadow MoltresshadowShadow Moltres
FireFlyingShadow
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat49.811.2
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Shadow HeatranshadowShadow Heatran
FireSteelShadow
FireFire Spin / FireMagma Storm*49.220.9
7ReshiramReshiram
DragonFireLegendary
FireFire Fang / FireFusion Flare*48.714.6
8Shadow DelphoxshadowShadow Delphox
FirePsychicShadow
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*48.110.7
9Shadow EmboarshadowShadow Emboar
FireFightingShadow
FireEmber / FireBlast Burn*47.410.5
10Shadow CharizardshadowShadow Charizard
FireFlyingShadow
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*47.49.5
11Shadow EnteishadowShadow Entei
FireShadow
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat46.813.1
12Shadow InfernapeshadowShadow Infernape
FireFightingShadow
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*46.59.7
13Shadow MagmortarshadowShadow Magmortar
FireShadow
FireFire Spin / FireFire Blast46.410.0
14Shadow TyphlosionshadowShadow Typhlosion
FireShadow
FireEmber / FireBlast Burn*45.310.0
15ChandelureChandelure
GhostFire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat45.210.8
16Shadow Ho-OhshadowShadow Ho-Oh
FireFlyingShadow
FireIncinerate / FireSacred Fire*44.913.7
17VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat43.915.2
18DarmanitanDarmanitan
Fire
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat43.89.6
19BlazikenBlaziken
FireFighting
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*42.69.6
20Shadow SalamenceshadowShadow Salamence
DragonFlyingShadow
FireFire Fang / FireFire Blast42.65.2
Mega Abomasnow — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)

Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Moltres.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1MoltresMoltres
FireFlyingLegendary
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat42.111.8
2Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword
FairySteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelBehemoth Blade41.812.9
3HeatranHeatran
FireSteelLegendary
FireFire Spin / FireMagma Storm*41.718.5
4VolcanionVolcanion
FireWaterLegendary
FireIncinerate / FireOverheat41.111.8
5DelphoxDelphox
FirePsychic
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*41.011.2
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6FlareonFlareon
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat41.010.1
7EmboarEmboar
FireFighting
FireEmber / FireBlast Burn*39.810.4
8CharizardCharizard
FireFlying
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*39.710.0
9InfernapeInfernape
FireFighting
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*39.68.8
10Necrozma Dusk ManeNecrozma Dusk Mane
PsychicSteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelSunsteel Strike39.512.3
11EnteiEntei
FireLegendary
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat39.413.4
12MagmortarMagmortar
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireFire Blast39.210.4
13Kyurem WhiteKyurem White
DragonIceLegendary
IceIce Fang / FireFusion Flare38.510.9
14IncineroarIncineroar
FireDark
FireFire Fang / FireBlast Burn*38.111.7
15Typhlosion HisuianTyphlosion Hisuian
FireGhost
FireEmber / FireOverheat37.99.9
16TyphlosionTyphlosion
Fire
FireEmber / FireBlast Burn*37.910.2
17Ho-OhHo-Oh
FireFlyingLegendary
FireIncinerate / FireSacred Fire*37.812.5
18Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield
FightingSteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelBehemoth Bash37.714.9
19PyroarPyroar
FireNormal
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat37.58.9
20CinderaceCinderace
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireFlamethrower36.68.6
Mega Abomasnow — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)

Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Salamence.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1SalamenceSalamence
DragonFlying
FireFire Fang / FireFire Blast36.45.4
2ArcanineArcanine
Fire
FireFire Fang / FireFire Blast35.610.3
3Arcanine HisuianArcanine Hisuian
FireRock
FireFire Fang / FireFlamethrower35.58.2
4HoundoomHoundoom
DarkFire
FireFire Fang / FireFire Blast35.47.6
5SalazzleSalazzle
PoisonFire
FireIncinerate / FireFire Blast35.17.9
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6SkeledirgeSkeledirge
FireGhost
FireIncinerate / FireBlast Burn*34.811.3
7CeruledgeCeruledge
FireGhost
FireIncinerate / FireFlamethrower34.39.4
8ArmarougeArmarouge
FirePsychic
FireIncinerate / FireFlamethrower33.89.8
9RapidashRapidash
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireFire Blast32.76.7
10SimisearSimisear
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireFire Blast32.66.9
11CameruptCamerupt
FireGround
FireIncinerate / FireOverheat32.54.5
12HeatmorHeatmor
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireFlamethrower31.47.0
13MagmarMagmar
Fire
FireEmber / FireFire Blast30.46.2
14Darmanitan Galarian StandardDarmanitan Galarian Standard
Ice
IceIce Fang / FireOverheat30.45.6
15LucarioLucario
FightingSteel
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere29.56.1
16RoseradeRoserade
GrassPoison
PoisonPoison Jab / FireWeather Ball Fire*29.44.9
17RampardosRampardos
Rock
RockSmack Down / FireFlamethrower29.43.1
18NinetalesNinetales
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat28.97.8
19MienshaoMienshao
Fighting
FightingForce Palm / FireBlaze Kick28.83.4
20TurtonatorTurtonator
FireDragon
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat28.66.9

🛡️ Damage & Survivability Combined (Sustained DPS Top 20)

Sustained DPS = DPS × (1 − exp(−Time To Faint / 60)). Shorter Time To Faint deducts more from raw DPS. With similar damage, resistant Pokémon climb higher. Sort key and cell value both use the boss's average across all move combos (matches the chart's default "Sustained DPS" tab axis). Per-combo values can be inspected via the chart's combo selector.

Mega Abomasnow — ⚡ Top 6 aura-matched Megas (by Sustained DPS)

Aura-matched Megas re-ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Primal Groudon.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega Mega Aura (Grass)
GroundMud Shot / FireFire Blast36.811.3
2Mega VictreebelMega
Victreebel

GrassPoisonMega Mega Aura (Grass)
PoisonAcid / PoisonSludge Bomb26.45.2
3Mega VenusaurMega
Venusaur

GrassPoisonMega Mega Aura (Grass)
GrassVine Whip / PoisonSludge Bomb18.44.3
4Mega GlalieMega
Glalie

IceMega Mega Aura (Ice)
RockRollout / SteelGyro Ball18.13.8
5Mega AbomasnowMega
Abomasnow

GrassIceMega Mega Aura (Grass, Ice)
IcePowder Snow / IceBlizzard13.83.5
Show ranks 6-6 (remaining 1)
6Mega SceptileMega
Sceptile

GrassDragonMega Mega Aura (Grass)
BugFury Cutter / DragonBreaking Swipe22.02.9
Mega Abomasnow — Top 20 Mega counters (by Sustained DPS, with Mega Aura badges)

Mega tier ranked by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Mega Charizard Y. ⚡ badge = aura-matched.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Mega Charizard YMega
Charizard Y

FireFlyingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*55.617.7
2Mega BlazikenMega
Blaziken

FireFightingMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*57.316.2
3Mega Charizard XMega
Charizard X

FireDragonMega
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*47.814.7
4Mega MetagrossMega
Metagross

SteelPsychicMega
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*33.214.3
5Mega HoundoomMega
Houndoom

DarkFireMega
FireFire Fang / FireFire Blast45.113.3
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6Primal GroudonPrimal
Groudon

GroundFireMega Mega Aura (Grass)
GroundMud Shot / FireFire Blast36.811.3
7Mega LucarioMega
Lucario

FightingSteelMega
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere38.310.9
8Mega AggronMega
Aggron

SteelMega
SteelIron Tail / RockMeteor Beam25.010.8
9Mega ScizorMega
Scizor

BugSteelMega
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor24.08.3
10Mega HeracrossMega
Heracross

BugFightingMega
FightingCounter / BugMegahorn32.78.2
11Mega SalamenceMega
Salamence

DragonFlyingMega
FireFire Fang / FireFire Blast39.87.8
12Mega TyranitarMega
Tyranitar

RockDarkMega
RockSmack Down* / FireFire Blast32.47.7
13Mega RayquazaMega
Rayquaza

DragonFlyingMega
FlyingAir Slash / FlyingDragon Ascent*41.97.6
14Mega CameruptMega
Camerupt

FireGroundMega
FireIncinerate / FireOverheat41.26.9
15Mega LatiasMega
Latias

DragonPsychicMega
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere24.06.3
16Mega AlakazamMega
Alakazam

PsychicMega
FightingCounter* / FireFire Punch35.26.0
17Mega GengarMega
Gengar

GhostPoisonMega
GhostHex / PoisonSludge Bomb29.96.0
18Mega GalladeMega
Gallade

PsychicFightingMega
FightingLow Kick / FightingClose Combat28.65.8
19Mega LatiosMega
Latios

DragonPsychicMega
DragonDragon Breath / FightingAura Sphere27.85.7
20Mega PidgeotMega
Pidgeot

NormalFlyingMega
FlyingGust* / FlyingBrave Bird31.35.6
Mega Abomasnow — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, by Sustained DPS, no Mega)

Non-Mega ranking adjusted for survivability. Top pick: Shadow Heatran.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1Shadow HeatranshadowShadow Heatran
FireSteelShadow
FireFire Spin / FireMagma Storm*49.222.2
2HeatranHeatran
FireSteelLegendary
FireFire Spin / FireMagma Storm*41.719.9
3Zamazenta Crowned ShieldZamazenta Crowned Shield
FightingSteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelBehemoth Bash37.716.7
4Zacian Crowned SwordZacian Crowned Sword
FairySteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelBehemoth Blade41.816.4
5VolcaronaVolcarona
BugFire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat43.916.4
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6ReshiramReshiram
DragonFireLegendary
FireFire Fang / FireFusion Flare*48.716.1
7Shadow Ho-OhshadowShadow Ho-Oh
FireFlyingShadow
FireIncinerate / FireSacred Fire*44.915.8
8Ho-OhHo-Oh
FireFlyingLegendary
FireIncinerate / FireSacred Fire*37.814.9
9Shadow EnteishadowShadow Entei
FireShadow
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat46.814.4
10Necrozma Dusk ManeNecrozma Dusk Mane
PsychicSteelLegendary
SteelMetal Claw / SteelSunsteel Strike39.514.3
11EnteiEntei
FireLegendary
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat39.413.8
12VolcanionVolcanion
FireWaterLegendary
FireIncinerate / FireOverheat41.113.6
13Shadow MoltresshadowShadow Moltres
FireFlyingShadow
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat49.813.5
14SolgaleoSolgaleo
PsychicSteelLegendary
FireFire Spin / FireFlamethrower32.513.4
15MoltresMoltres
FireFlyingLegendary
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat42.113.4
16VictiniVictini
PsychicFireLegendary
NormalQuick Attack / FireV-create34.312.8
17Genesect BurnGenesect Burn
BugSteelLegendary
BugFury Cutter / FireTechno Blast Fire*34.112.4
18IncineroarIncineroar
FireDark
FireFire Fang / FireBlast Burn*38.112.1
19DelphoxDelphox
FirePsychic
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*41.012.1
20Shadow DelphoxshadowShadow Delphox
FirePsychicShadow
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*48.111.9
Mega Abomasnow — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow)

Other strong picks (legendaries included) re-evaluated by Sustained DPS. Top pick: Skeledirge.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1SkeledirgeSkeledirge
FireGhost
FireIncinerate / FireBlast Burn*34.811.9
2ChandelureChandelure
GhostFire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat45.211.7
3Kyurem WhiteKyurem White
DragonIceLegendary
IceIce Fang / FireFusion Flare38.511.4
4CharizardCharizard
FireFlying
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*39.711.2
5BlacephalonBlacephalon
FireGhostLegendary
FireIncinerate / FireSurprise Attack*56.611.0
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6ArcanineArcanine
Fire
FireFire Fang / FireFire Blast35.610.9
7DarmanitanDarmanitan
Fire
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat43.810.8
8EmboarEmboar
FireFighting
FireEmber / FireBlast Burn*39.810.8
9ArmarougeArmarouge
FirePsychic
FireIncinerate / FireFlamethrower33.810.8
10TyphlosionTyphlosion
Fire
FireEmber / FireBlast Burn*37.910.7
11MagmortarMagmortar
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireFire Blast39.210.6
12FlareonFlareon
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat41.010.6
13Typhlosion HisuianTyphlosion Hisuian
FireGhost
FireEmber / FireOverheat37.910.3
14CentiskorchCentiskorch
FireBug
FireEmber / FireHeat Wave28.29.9
15BlazikenBlaziken
FireFighting
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*42.69.6
16CeruledgeCeruledge
FireGhost
FireIncinerate / FireFlamethrower34.39.4
17RevavroomRevavroom
SteelPoison
PoisonPoison Jab / FireOverheat28.19.1
18PyroarPyroar
FireNormal
FireFire Fang / FireOverheat37.58.9
19InfernapeInfernape
FireFighting
FireFire Spin / FireBlast Burn*39.68.8
20CinderaceCinderace
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireFlamethrower36.68.6
Mega Abomasnow — Top 20 additional picks (by Sustained DPS, no Mega/Shadow/Legendary)

Alternatives without a Mega/Shadow/Legendary roster. Top pick: Metagross.

#PokémonMovesetDPS vs Boss ?Sustained DPS (eDPS) ?
1MetagrossMetagross
SteelPsychic
BugFury Cutter / SteelMeteor Mash*28.38.5
2Arcanine HisuianArcanine Hisuian
FireRock
FireFire Fang / FireFlamethrower35.58.2
3SalazzleSalazzle
PoisonFire
FireIncinerate / FireFire Blast35.17.9
4TinkatonTinkaton
FairySteel
FairyFairy Wind / SteelGigaton Hammer*26.67.9
5NinetalesNinetales
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat28.97.8
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
6HoundoomHoundoom
DarkFire
FireFire Fang / FireFire Blast35.47.6
7KingambitKingambit
DarkSteel
SteelMetal Claw / FightingFocus Blast22.77.5
8TorkoalTorkoal
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat26.77.2
9HeatmorHeatmor
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireFlamethrower31.47.0
10SimisearSimisear
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireFire Blast32.66.9
11TurtonatorTurtonator
FireDragon
FireFire Spin / FireOverheat28.66.9
12RapidashRapidash
Fire
FireFire Spin / FireFire Blast32.76.7
13TalonflameTalonflame
FireFlying
FireFire Spin / FireFire Blast28.26.7
14EscavalierEscavalier
BugSteel
BugBug Bite / BugMegahorn21.56.7
15Tauros Paldean BlazeTauros Paldean Blaze
FightingFire
FightingDouble Kick / FireFlame Charge23.06.3
16MagmarMagmar
Fire
FireEmber / FireFire Blast30.46.2
17Rotom HeatRotom Heat
ElectricFire
ElectricThunder Shock / FireOverheat26.86.2
18ScizorScizor
BugSteel
BugFury Cutter / BugX-Scissor20.26.2
19LucarioLucario
FightingSteel
FightingForce Palm* / FightingAura Sphere29.56.1
20Marowak AlolanMarowak Alolan
FireGhost
FireFire Spin / FireFire Blast23.85.7
Mega Raid Past Boss
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Boss HP
9,000
Boss Fast Moves
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Boss Charge Moves
BlizzardEnergy BallIcy WindOutrageWeather Ball Ice
Double Weakness (×2.56)
Fire
Weakness (×1.6)
FightingPoisonFlyingBugRockSteel
Resistance (×0.625)
WaterElectricGrassGround
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